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Top 9 Bitcoin investors

Ever since the public launch of Bitcoin in 2009, the world of cryptocurrency has raised curiosity. The industry is still growing, and as such, it has tremendous potential. After all, it is one of the most successful digital assets. Even during such disastrous times, the digital currency has more or less retained its price.

It might come as a surprise, but right now, Bitcoin has a market capitalization of about $600 billion. And, it is only going to increase as per multiple price predictions. Despite the rumors and downsides, many professionals took an interest and recognized the opportunity. They took a calculated risk that paid off, making them not only richer but famous too.

Check out some of the most well-known Bitcoin investors.

  1. Blythe Masters

Blythe Masters paved the way for women to invest in Bitcoin. Master was previously the Managing director in the esteemed J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. She was also the former CEO of Digital Asset Holdings as she stepped down from the position in 2018. However, she is attached to the company in the position of a board member, shareholder, and strategic advisor.

With an impressive Wall Street reputation, Masters have assisted DAH in garnering more than $150 million in funds.

  1. Barry Silbert

One of the most influential personalities in the crypto world is Barry Silbert. It is unfortunate that he is not more popular among the public. He established the Grayscale Investments in 2013 and since then is a private Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT). The trust owns about 450,000 bitcoins.

After that, Silbert launched the Digital Currency Group in 2015. The sale of the SecondMarket enabled the establishment of DCG. Right now, he is the CEO, and the company has invested in 125 or more companies related to Blockchain. Moreover, he also acquired several subsidiaries, including Genesis, CoinDesk, Luno, etc and is speculated he invested in the Bitcoin system.

  1. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss

Reported as the first ever billionaires in terms of Bitcoin Investments, the Winklevoss brothers hold around 100,000 Bitcoins. Their net worth in Bitcoin is estimated at $950 million. Their most notable venture is the Gemini exchange. The company, launched in 2015, enables customers to purchase, sell, and store different types of digital assets.

In 2017, the Gemini introduced Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Apart from Bitcoin, both Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are interested in other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum

  1. Dan Morehead

Another highly impressive Bitcoin investor is Dan Morehead. He is the founder as well as CEO of Pantera Capital. Moreover, he also occupies the co-chief investment officer position there. The company, founded in 2013, is an investment firm that deals with Bitcoin. Pantera is credited for launching the first-ever cryptocurrency fund when the valuation of Bitcoin in the US was a mere $65.

Apart from Bitcoin investments, the firm is also focused on contributing to the mass adoption of Bitcoin. Till now, Pantera has made some notable investments. Some of these are Shapeshift, Brave, etc.

  1. Michael Novogratz 

Formerly associated with the Fortress Investment Group, Michael Novogratz is now a prominent personality in the Bitcoin industry. He is the CEO and founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings. It is an investment firm that manages, trades, and offers suggestions on assets related to Blockchain.

Apart from the company, Novogratz is also known for making price predictions. He reportedly predicted that the price of Bitcoin to increase up to $40,000 by 2018. Recently, in 2002, he again made predictions saying that Bitcoin would set up a new record.

  1. Roger Ver

Roger Ver was one of the earliest believers of Bitcoin. He was interested in it back in 2011 when there was not much hype around it. Over the years, he has invested in numerous bitcoin-related companions. These include Bitpay, Ripple, Kraken, and Blcokchain.info.

His own company, Moneydealers, became the first one to accept Bitcoin as a kind of payment. His advocacy and continuous support for the Bitcoin community has earned him the moniker of Bitcoin Jesus. Moreover, Ver is also one of the five founders who launched the Bitcoin Foundation.

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  1. Gavin Andresen

Previously a software developer, Gavin Andresen is one of the most popular Bitcoin investors across the globe. He was the lead developer in a Bitcoin project. Later, he started the website named The Bitcoin Faucet. There, he gave away Bitcoins in an effort to evolve the community and spread the adoption.

Then, Satoshi Nakamoto declared him as a lead developer in a project which was later called the Bitcoin Core. He is also one of the main founders of the Bitcoin Foundation and introduced it in 2012.

  1. Kingsley Advani

Kingsley Advani stumbled upon the world of Bitcoin via a friend back in 2012. He eventually left his job and invested all his possessions in 2013. While that was an incredibly risky move, his efforts have paid off, and he has made tremendous profits.

Now, he offers advice and invests in Blockchain-related companies. Till now, he has already made some investments in Zilliqa, DeepBrain Chain, Qlink, etc.

  1. Tim Draper

Famed for being an excellent venture capital investor, Timothy Cook Draper is also a Bitcoin investor. Tim is the founder of Draper University, Draper Goren Holm, Draper Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Draper Venture Network.

His most recent investments include Coinbase, Texos, eShares, etc. Most of his investments revolve around companies that focus on smart contracts, artificial intelligence, Blockchain, and Bitcoin. He also received nation-wide coverage when he purchased Bitcoins from the scandalous Silk Road scam.

Conclusion

These are some of the most popular Bitcoin investors. They not only invested huge amounts and make astonishing profits but also helped the community. These people assisted in spreading awareness and ensuring that mass adoption was plausible. It is vital to keep in mind the contribution of these investors before you step into this world.

However, if you are interested in Bitcoin investments, you must be careful. The foremost tip is to research the market thoroughly before making any decision. Also, acknowledge that there are certain risks involved. Then, you can take the decision and enjoy some extra amount as a passive income from Bitcoin trading’s.

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